Barcelona, seen from the water

Francesc Fontanals i Rovirosa

Fontanals i Rovirosa, Francesc

Vilanova i la Geltrú, Garraf, 1777 - Barcelona, 1827

Barcelona, seen from the water, 1812-1815

© Colección Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza

Inscription in black ink, on tab of paper attached to button center: "Barcelona"
Inscription in black ink, on reverse of frame"Pintado por Fontanals Di. 1812"
Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection

Gouache on vellum, laid down on card

12,4 x 37,8 cm

CTB.2003.10

Artwork history

  • Sotheby´s Auctions (Old Master drawings), London, Lot 70, July 9, 2003.

  • Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.

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